Crisp and refreshing with balanced acid and slightly sweet. Fruity and earthy (or herbaceous) on the nose and mouth. A great change from California whites. Goes well with most light food, fish, or light desserts. Also see Acohn's review.

Really enjoyed this wine! It was crisp and zesty, with a good minerality. Lovely herbaceous quality that you'd expect from a Marlborough SB. Melon and lemon on the palate. Sipped this on its own and didn't pair with food, though I'm sure it would b...

Very floral on the nose with a saline mineral edge that recalls seashells. There’s a suggestion of wood, but no fruit at this point. Round on the entry with real snap and verve in the mouth and wonderfully transparent bitter raspberry and cherry fruit...

Grassy and zesty, but not so much acid that you feel like you are having alcoholic limeade. A lovely bit of citrus, a nice choice if your movies have a summer salad or are experimenting with Sushi!
This wine made into my Top Five selections for Altern...

Grassy and zesty, but not so much acid that you feel like you are having alcoholic limeade. A lovely bit of citrus, a nice choice if your movies have a summer salad or are experimenting with Sushi!
This made it into my Top Five Wines to include as A...

Super aromatic, as this wine usually is! Nose full of grapefruit, gooseberry and an almost deterring amount of cat pee. Crisp, lively flavors of lime, grapefruit and gooseberry. Texture is driven by acidity. Hints of wet stone, citrus peel. The huge cat pee nuance stays throughout the whole experience. That's the only downside, from this g...
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I hope Snooth readers are not tiring of me talking about my cruise, but I ... ... ... of restaurant wine lists.Nobilo Sauvignon Blanc (2009) -- $30.I know this is an $8.99 wine at the stores I visit.So, now we are getting a 3X mark-up on the retail price. Kenwood Sonoma County Sauvignon Blanc (2009) -- $25.Another $8.99 wine.So, the mark-up is...
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I drink much Nee Zealand Sauv Blanc and this has quickly become one of my favorites. Very fruity, changing complexity as it finishes, with minimal dry grassy flavor. Fantastic and worth the extra price.
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